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Recent FAQs

Ferry fares and reservations

Welcome aboard our mini ferry!

Your journey aboard our mini ferry can begin from Snug Cove on Bowen Island or from Granville Island in Vancouver. You can have the choice to sail protected from the weather in fully enclosed comfort or on the deck to enjoy the fresh sea air!

We allow passengers to hop on our vessel at the dock but highly recommend advance reservations. We offer the only direct ferry route between Vancouver and Bowen Island and it is not uncommon for us to sail at full capacity.

You can purchase your ferry ticket at the dock or make a reservation online .

Fares for WEEKDAY travel (taxes included):

One way: $20

Round trip: $35

Fares for WEEKEND travel (taxes included):

One way $25

Round trip: $40

Children 12 and under: one way $10, return trip $20.

We accept payment by Visa and Mastercard online and Visa, Mastercard, Interac and Cash on board the boat.

Private Charters:

We offer private charters at an hourly rate. The "Bowen Belle" is charged out at $175/hr (plus tax) and there is a one hour minimum. Our time is charged dock to dock which means the time it takes us from when we leave our dock, get to your destination and return to our dock.